Decorated Army veteran, (Ret.) Master Sgt. Patricia Baisden shares how the Purple Heart is more than just the medal awarded for being wounded in combat.

She described how years after her service, The Purple Heart Foundation helped her in ways the federal government does not. More than complex medical issues or acquiring the benefits she earned, she received help with life’s basic needs … car trouble.

Her story illustrates how Purple Heart Foundation’s financial assistance really delivers the things veterans need most.

We also hear from PHF, CEO Stephen Ruckman, who describes their veteran programs and explains why your donations are crucial to ensure these programs continue.

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Navy Hospital Corpsman are revered among the infantry as the medics who rush into combat to treat the wounded. However not all Navy Corpsman pursue a career in healthcare or the medical field after their military service.

Navy Corpsman veteran Vaughn Sullenberger went from serving with Marines to serving all veterans as a Mortgage Loan Manager for Navy Federal Credit Union.

He shares the specific steps he took that led to his post military success. But like qualifying for a loan, making a successful transition relies on several factors.

Sullenberger offers a detailed look at many of these factors and gives an easy to follow, multi-step plan for financial and personal success.

His journey proves that like the Marine Corps, his career and his love for the veteran community is Semper Fi.

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Many Americans just assume vets always vote for the candidate who talks toughest about national defense, or offers strong positions on policies related to terrorism. While in some cases that may be true, the biggest question this year is still quite simple- Do vets favor Trump or Harris?

A recent survey of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) members, offers an interesting glimpse at where this group stands, just days before the election.

IAVA, CEO, and Army veteran Allison Jaslow reveals the survey results and shares how the survey breaks across categories like gender.

The survey also tells a unique story about IAVA members, who are younger than other veteran groups, and after their service in Iraq/Afghanistan have often done the heaviest lifting during the Global War on Terrorism.

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